AMW Reviews: Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara

Good morning! By the time you're reading this, I'm off to Tagaytay with girl friends because we want to unwind, binge eat and hike to Taal Volcano naked!  *laughs*

Can you just forget the first paragraph and remember the "Off to Tagaytay" part?  

I'm not leaving you without a review though.  Who says Saturdays are for lazy people?  Not to me...well Sundays are!  *winks*

It is a bit funny how I threw most of my mascaras away by bulk as I tend to open them all at the same time!  Well by 3s to be exact!  After the Revlon CustomEyes Waterproof mascara review, I also reached out to a cute-boxed Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara which I got together with my Mary Kay's Creme Lipstick in Coral Pink which I have inside my bag for months! 

(Note: this one is a sample size)

Mary Kay Lash Love says ---

• Flexible, sculpted brush separates and coats even hard-to-reach
  lashes so volume looks instantly magnified with no clumps in sight.
• Lashes appear fuller, lifted and multiplied, while looking
  naturally flawless, soft and healthy.
• Exclusive Mary Kay Panthenol-Pro Complex™ and Vitamin E help moisturise, strengthen and condition lashes, defending them against breakage and brittleness.
• Developed with strong pigments to provide deep color on lashes.

Because the brush is flexible and sculpted, it

• Reaches even tiny, hard-to-reach lashes.
• Separates lashes.
• Is designed to eliminate clumping for cleaner and more precise application.
• Delivers just the right amount of formula and deposits mascara evenly on lashes.

net wt.: 8g
Ingredients: listed on the box but it was too tiny for me to take a shot of.

AMW says ---
Pros

• I actually like the simple, straightforward packaging, who would want curves around their mascaras packaging?  Imagine UDPP concept, the harder you can reach out for the product or maximize it.
• Rubber brush makes it flexible and it easy to use for my short and sparse lashes.  
• Does not transfer on my under eye area.
• No flaking, no smearing.
• No crunchy lashes.
• Lashes appear very natural yet defined.
• Does not weigh my lashes down.
• Does not create clumps.

Cons

• If you are looking for the SUPER vava-voom lashes, it won't go that direction as it'll always look natural no matter how many times you apply the mascara. 

Overall

Not bad!  I won't say this is a favorite of mine as I personally prefer vava-voom lashes, for someone with already good amount of eyelashes, this will give a super nice, natural volume and length!

Tips

• Never share mascara with another person.
• Do not pump the one in and out but roll the wand instead.  
• Always start from the base of the lashes wiggling it upwards.
• If it starts to clump your lashes, use a lash comb or spoolie in separating the lashes while "wet".
• You can use a mascara protector in application or just the plain business card trick to prevent mascara from getting into the lids or lower lash line.
• No sneezing immediately after application *lol* (I seriously need to add this tip on ALL mascara reviews.).

Will I repurchase?
Yes.  For clients that have short and sparse eyelashes like mine!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Anyone who hates the "big-wand" mascara. 

Where to purchase and how much?

Available at Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant by calling them at (632) 859-6211 or visit www.marykay.com.ph if you wish to know more details.  The Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara costs Php725.00 (approx $17.26)for full size 8g.

A closer look on the unique MK Lash Love Mascara Brush

If you've seen the Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara, they look quite similar.

The MK one is smaller.

Before and after shot of a super non-existent lashes

then applied with 2 coats of MK Lash Love Mascara

 

Two out of 3 mascaras opened....
What's the 3rd mascara brand?  You guess!

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AMW Bulletin: ELLE Eyewear, MAC Me Over and Le Perfumerie House of Scents

Weekend is half a day away!  It's time to share some news to my dear AMW readers!  Thank you for always visiting my site, I really appreciate it and I'm reaching 3million page views soon!  I don't know how to thank you but I hope you can feel my appreciation with this "CYBER POWER HUGS"!!!

ELLE Sunwear

 

ELLE Sunwear will be having a one-day sale at SM Mall of Asia Department Store and Atrium (During the So ELLE... SO ME Fashion Event) on September 25, 2011 as they release ELLE Eyewear's 2011 Holiday Collection.

Customers get 10% off the tag price as well as a limited edition ELLE Bowling Bag valued at Php2,990.  If you are looking to buy sunglasses, this is the RIGHT time!

Drooling over this particular one included in the 2011 Holiday Collection

Also this one!

MAC ME OVER!

Experience the art of transformation and get the chance to be "MAC ME OVER'ed".  Kindly read poster for more details!

Le Perfumerie House of Scents

A dear blogger friend Martha is the owner of Le Perfumerie site.  I am proud of her for serving more than 500 customers to date!  As a way of saying "thank you" to her supporters, she's offering FREE SHIPPING on all perfume orders!  

Le Perfumerie House of Affordable Scents

SMS: 0927.460.7763

Email: leperfumerie888@gmail.com

Shop: http://leperfumerie.multiply.com

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Nail Art Tutorial: Sweet Rawr!

Nail Art of the week!!!  Good rawr-in'!!!

If you have seen most of my nail art tutorial, you'll know that I'm into dainty stuff, flowers, flowers and... more flowers! Animal prints?  I've done once with my version of Zebra Nail Art.

This week, I am inspired to do another "animal print" inspired nail art, this time, leopard print!  Unfortunately, I can't seem to leave the leopard print as it is as I don't seem to find myself fit that 'sexy, rawr worthy' personality! 

I went for "Sweet Rawr" Nails instead!

AMW Bulletin: Group Deals and False Advertisement --- Beware

Cleverbuy.com.ph
Dermaesthetique

Both companies left a bad taste in my mouth.  Let me tell you why....
A dear reader emailed me and asked me if I am affiliated to this said Clinic because she saw my before and after shot.  I clicked on the site and here's what I saw...

Perfect! From Php2,500 to Php250.00 Great deal right????

WRONG!
I saw my own before and after photo

And obviously, it was a before and after shot of a review I did

Obviously, not from a treatment from Dermaesthetique

For the Record:

I have never tried any Under Eye Circle Treatment

and never stepped in Dermaesthetique Clinic

Fast forward, I gave Cleverbuy.com.ph a call, asking them who's at fault here.  In all fairness to the manager "Wax", he admitted they were the ones who stole my photos and they apologized and told me they'll remove the photos.  

At the same time, I emailed Dermaesthetique via their FB Page.

Shared to everyone via Twitter and FB Wall, I did my part!  I hope they'll at least contact me to apologize.

Well, of course not!  That's why this post was created!  I seldom get angry for long and I actually told myself I'm not going to dwell on this issue as its just a waste of my positive energy.

Then, I got a message from a dear FB friend telling me Cleverbuy did not remove my Before and After shot on their FB page.  

Really....... seriously.........

I had to click to enlarge as I couldn't believe it.  I would know that's me as I own that face for 32 years, well, I started looking like that around 12 years old, so fine!  For 20 years!

*pissed off Nikki* I gave Dermaesthetique a call and I was told by the "receptionist" that the Dra. (who's the owner) already knew about it and asked me to call Cleverbuy instead as she knew "nothing" about the incident.

*more than pissed Nikki*

I told the receptionist I won't put down the phone unless I talk to a marketing person or anyone in-charge of dealing with deal sites.

I got a name... Dra. Emilou Eclipse, she's the owner of Dermaesthetique.

I gave her a call on her clinic, another receptionist answered, telling me she's busy.  Asked me to call back 5 minutes after.  I told her I'll wait, and I did...and it has been more than 10 minutes when the line was cut.

(okay, by this time, I should have ran out with an ax like a headless chicken)  But I didn't, I was surprisingly cool.

I called back and Dra. Eclipse picked up the phone.  I told her my concern and she insisted that she was advised by Cleverbuy that they will use "authorized" photos or stock photos sent by the company to the deal site.

Okay, my first question was:
"If you're the owner of the company, won't you at least CHECK out the deal that was pasted all over the net?  Aren't you even alarmed to see a before and after shot of someone who did not go through your treatment?"

She agreed.

Second question:

"Who's the owner of the site's FB page?"

She said she is.  I told her I sent her a message, and she said she read it but was "too busy" as she's not always in front of the computer.

I told her if I am the owner of the clinic and there's someone complaining about the stolen photo, won't she at least email me and apologize?  Okay, I don't even need apology, I just want to see what actions she will take.

Obviously NONE.

So anyway, I won't waste much of this blog space.  I'm actually not ranting, I am perfectly fine.  What I want is to tell EVERYONE to be careful with companies like these!  Imagine, how difficult it will be to talk to them if you have issues with a certain treatment done at their clinic?

I don't need to talk more, you decide and tell me if these people are worth trusting or if you would trust your hard earned money or face in companies like these.


P.S. I know companies have "stock photos", whether they are real or not, I don't care!  Just don't steal mine.
P.P.S I'm not creating this post to pull down both companies, I just want to make you "aware" and be careful with deals you purchase.  I cannot tolerate stealing of photos and using them for ads on services I did not even avail.


My friends from Malaysia have something to say about Deal Sites, read them as they're super helpful ---
My Women Stuff 
Pretty Beautiful


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Eureka Moment: Charm Dream Brow Duo Brush

*trying to raise my brows* 

You know what?  I can't seem to be blessed with the "raising of the eyebrows" talent!  Oh well, all I can do for now is prettify it!

I've been an eyebrow pencil user for a year now but do you still remember the first "Drawing Your Own Brows" Tutorial? No?  Click HERE for the super oldie but goodie post!   I used my favorite MAC e/s in Coquette as brow powder back then and I'm missing it! Are you wondering why I stopped?  

*blushes*

Well, I lost my favorite eyebrow brush from G-Lish!  You also can't remember this brush?  Well, I loved it so much I created a special post just for the tiny baby! (Click HERE).  

Don't get me wrong, I do have at least 3 professional brush sets for my client and I have a brow brush there but I just don't want to take it away from its "family"!  (Weird reason I know!  But that's just me! lol)

During the GlamBox  Airbrush Workshop last month, my dearest teaching partner Sophie gave me the Charm Brow Duo and I've been using this a lot!

Fast forward, I messaged her to request her to sell this separately because I want purchase as "gift" (Christmas is near!) also,  for back-up! (Just in case !)

EUREKA MOMENT!
They are sold separately for Php300.00 (approx $7.14)!!!

Charm Dream Brow Duo is a dual-ended brush with two powerful brushes that would help you achieve those perfect eyebrows :

* Our special angled eyebrow brush is designed to pick up even the most hard to pick up eyebrow powder pigments, and apply them effectively on your brows! The precise ends also help you draw or shade your brows with precision, but still looking really natural

* Our brow spoolie is your ultimate ally in grooming your brow hair - use this as a brush to keep your eyebrow hairs in one direction , as you can also use this to apply your eyebrow mascara!

A closer look on the natural bristled eyebrow brush

firm with the right kind of stiffness, easy to control.

Brow Spoolie

Not as harsh as other spoolie brush I've tried.

You can purchase this online.
Or visit Purbeauty in Serendra and Shangri-la Crossings.
Have you found your Dream Brow Brush?

P.S. Please do not forget to join the GSL Gives: Smooth Skin In Seconds Giveaway!  This contest is only from September 22-25, 2011! Goodluck!

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